Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Mid-20th Century Danish Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Porcelain
1940s Danish Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Porcelain
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Metal
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Iron
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Enamel, Iron
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Brass
Mid-20th Century Polish Hollywood Regency Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
1940s German Art Deco Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Porcelain, Glass
20th Century French Art Deco Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Enamel, Iron
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Aluminum, Steel
1930s Italian Art Deco Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Metal, Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Enamel
1930s German Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Aluminum, Iron
1930s French Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Metal, Enamel, Iron
Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Iron
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Enamel, Iron
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass
1930s Danish Bauhaus Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Porcelain, Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Porcelain, Glass
20th Century European Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Brass
20th Century Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Porcelain
1950s Spanish Industrial Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Hollywood Regency Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Brass, Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Minimalist Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Porcelain
1960s American Folk Art Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Porcelain
1950s Czech Bauhaus Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Metal
20th Century American Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Glass, Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Glass, Porcelain
1940s American Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Glass
20th Century American Industrial Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Steel, Aluminum
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Nickel
20th Century Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Iron
1930s Belgian Industrial Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Copper, Steel
1960s French Industrial Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Steel
20th Century American Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Iron
20th Century American Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Ceramic
1950s European Art Nouveau Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Crystal, Brass, Wire
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Metal, Enamel
1930s American Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Metal
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Porcelain
20th Century American Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Iron, Copper, Brass
1980s Italian Post-Modern Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Porcelain
1930s French Art Deco Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Industrial Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Enamel, Iron
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Industrial Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Enamel, Iron
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Industrial Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Enamel, Iron
20th Century American Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Iron, Copper, Brass
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Victorian Porcelain Vintage Pendant Lamp
Metal
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Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
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